Please explain the ionic basis of action and resting membrane potential and how do the roles of electrostatic pressure and diffusion establish the resting potential and action potential? Include how both leak and voltage-gated channels contribute to the potentials, please.
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Diffusion tends to spread ions out evenly, while electrostatic pressure tries to balance the charge inside and outside the cell. Show more…
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